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News
- 23 May 2016
All bark and no bite
Why the trade of Prunus africana is unsustainable, and how to change it.
Video
- 22 Sep 2015
Timber vs. Brazil nut: The Amazon’s harvest dilemma
Watch the Brazil nut harvest in Peru, as scientists explain what selective logging means for nut production.
News
- 21 Sep 2015
A little logging may go a long way
Amazonian forests could be used for harvesting both timber and Brazil nuts – if certain rules are followed.
Analysis
- 18 Sep 2015
Gender: It’s about men, too
Five key factors for the successful participation of both men and women in value chains for forest and tree products.
Analysis
- 18 Sep 2015
Gender: It’s about men, too
News
- 9 Sep 2015
Protect against poverty … with a dry forest
More research is needed to understand the role of dry forests in rural livelihoods.
News
- 9 Sep 2015
Protect against poverty … with a dry forest
Analysis
- 8 Sep 2015
Global dry forests: Time to take notice
Without sufficient research, these valuable ecosystems are disappearing fast.
Analysis
- 8 Sep 2015
Global dry forests: Time to take notice
News
- 18 Aug 2015
Grubs in tubs: Cameroon’s larvae love just got so much better
“Palm weevil grubs are considered a special delicacy...”
News
- 6 Jul 2015
Wild food means good food: CIFOR study
Scattered forest bounty is difficult to track but vital for nutrition.
News
- 6 Jul 2015
Wild food means good food: CIFOR study
Feature
- 17 Jun 2015
WEST AFRICA SPECIAL: In Burkina Faso, small solutions and big returns
These precious pockets of green bring local communities a host of benefits.
News
- 1 Jun 2015
Prunus africana: A sustainable management reality check
Somehow, the scientific recommendations aren't making a difference on the ground.
News
- 12 Mar 2015
In hunt for resources, Congo forest communities feel the squeeze, early research shows
Community support from logging companies "generally insufficient and superficial".
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